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Am referring to concepts of heaven and hell, which r used to "make" the people do "good". Do u think this is right? Meaning, it makes a majority remain good, or refrain from becoming bad not out of their free will, but the above forces. Also, there might be problems with who "decides" what is good/right v/s bad/wrong. Sorry if I sound too judgmemental.

2007-07-01 03:07:42 · 13 answers · asked by Ketan P 3 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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A true understanding of Christianity concludes that we are motivated by a loving God who saves us by grace. He is not like the God of the Muslim, who is impersonal and emphasized judgment to the exclusion of love, and motivates people by fear rather than by grace.

2007-07-01 03:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0 1

No it's not right- if God was a 'loving God" would he actually
torment someone forever? Even a imperfect mean sinning
parent wouldn't punish his disobedient child without letup!
The whole friary torment thing is a screwed up interpretation
of the scriptures... why is it, some feel they have to trick or go over board it getting other to be good? Kinda like the -
Ya better watch out, ya better not pout, ya better not cry, cause I'm telling you why, Santa Cause is coming to Town"
What other fantasies will we confuse our children with? Well
since Santa isn't real ( yap sorry to bust your bubble) then is
God really? Wow,& he's into tourture? Think I'll pass..

2007-07-01 03:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by sassy 2 · 1 0

Are the crimes finite? Some would say that every cruel or criminal action affects not just the victim, but everyone the victim touches, everyone who hears about it, through the generations, rippling out like circles in a pond after a stone drops. There are those who say it harms the universe itself. This isn't actually a complete answer to your question, I know, but perhaps only infinity can address all the effects of both the loving and hateful acts in this life.

2016-04-01 01:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

some people do need the fear of hell to prevent them from doing wrong, for the same reasons we have prisons. It is very in keeping with free will. Don't forget God also created the illusion of free will (that's a different issue) the concept hell came long before heaven as a way for persecuted people to feel better and have hope for justice.

2007-07-01 03:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by wisemancumth 5 · 1 0

To a point, yes, I think it is good. Do good parents not tell their children not to run into the street because they might get hit by a car? Or to brush their teeth so they won't get cavities? Is it necessarily wrong for them to promise a reward to their children if they clean their rooms? Or for getting good grades? There is a point, however, where the child needs to learn to do the right thing because it is the right thing. And this I believe is the goal for the Christian: not to do right to receive a reward or avoid doing wrong to avoid punishment, but rather to do both because we love God and want to keep His commandments.
As for who decides what is good/right, ultimately it is God. Anyone who claims to speak for Him, but does not, is sinning.

2007-07-01 04:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by Deof Movestofca 7 · 1 0

As a mom - I want my children to be good because they have a strong desire to be honorable not because they fear me, the law, punishment, etc. I think a loving God would expect the same. But I think that people with weak minds are susceptible to fear based brain washing and that may be what it takes to keep them on the right track. Sad, huh?

2007-07-01 03:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by gypz9 4 · 1 0

Heaven is a bribe. Used to convince new comers to believe, convince soldiers to fight to death, to give money to church, and play by the rules. Hell is the punishment if you don't. It's like an offer you can't refuse. Well actually you can and the human species should be advanced enough by now to realize that.

2007-07-01 03:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

Why did God tell me he'd sooner give a leg to an amputee than answer my prayers?

2007-07-01 03:27:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2007-07-01 03:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

I'd be careful with the carrot thing. Look what happened to me!

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2007-07-01 03:14:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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